In England, Judi Dench is both a renowned stage actress and a popular TV star. Born Dec. 9, 1934, in Yorkshire, her first stage role was as Ophelia in 1957 in Liverpool. She has since won a record six Olivier awards for London performances. One was for a 1987 portrayal of Cleopatra in "Antony and Cleopatra," a role she reportedly tried to turn down, arguing that a "menopausal dwarf" couldn't play Egypt's temptress.
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